Bids, mergers and takeovers


Vesuvius hopeful on steel, eyes savings in ‘challenging’ market

Vesuvius PLC on Tuesday described market conditions as ‘challenging but stable,’ with potential for a brighter steel outlook as countries introduce protective measures.

The London-based firm...

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 11:44


Princes Group shares rise as ‘confident’ of meeting annual outlook

Princes Group PLC on Tuesday said it has the firepower to pursue ‘value accretive M&A’ and reported that it is trading in line with expectations....

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 11:18


DCC maintains full-year outlook despite lower revenue and profit

DCC PLC on Tuesday reported declines in half-year profit and revenue, but said it expects profit growth for the full year in line with market...

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 09:44


Weir completes purchase of Brazil mining software developer Fast2Mine

Weir Group PLC on Tuesday said it has completed the acquisition of a Brazilian software provider focused on the mining sector.

The Glasgow-based engineering firm had...

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 09:32


IN BRIEF: Shuka receives initial tranche of $300,000 loan payment

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Receives an initial tranche of $300,000 from Gathoni Muchai Investments Ltd under the increased loan...

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 07:34


Shell drops two North Sea wind projects in fossil fuel shift

British oil and gas firm Shell PLC said Monday that it was ending its participation in two offshore wind projects in the North Sea, part...

Mon, 10/11/2025 - 16:34


Blow for Serica as Neo Next strikes pre-emption rights over BP assets

Serica Energy PLC on Monday said its proposed buy of BP PLC’s stake in the P111 and P2544 licences was scuppered, after another partner at...

Mon, 10/11/2025 - 16:13


PRESS: Takeover rumours swirl after Harwood ups stake in M&C Saatchi

M&C Saatchi PLC faces another possible takeover approach, the Telegraph reported on Sunday, as one investor has increased its stake in the troubled advertising agency.

Fund...

Mon, 10/11/2025 - 14:55


Tekcapital signs alliance with Nexscient for AI-driven acquisitions

Tekcapital PLC on Monday said it has entered into a strategic alliance with Nexscient Inc to help drive artificial intelligence-driven technology acquisitions from research institutions....

Mon, 10/11/2025 - 14:43


IN BRIEF: MyHealthChecked becomes cash shell, name now Fortis Frontier

Fortis Frontier PLC - cash shell - Changes name from MyHealthChecked PLC as it completed the disposal of Concepta Diagnostics Ltd earlier on Monday. MyHealthChecked...

Mon, 10/11/2025 - 14:19


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